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The Washington Commanders are on a seven-game winning streak, and they’re latest win came on the road against the Detroit Lions in the divisional round of the playoffs. This was a big upset of the NFC’s No. 1 seed. The team is now 14-5 on the season, and preparing for a road trip against the Philadelphia Eagles for the NFC title. This is Washington’s first NFC Championship game since 1992 when the defeated the Lions 41-10 on the way to their third Super Bowl victory.
Washington held a walkthrough in the practice bubble today, and they gave veteran...
Dan Quinn speaks to the media before practice
Dan Quinn spoke to reporters before today’s practice in the bubble. The team is preparing for their third game against the Philadelphia Eagles, and they’re looking to win the series and clinch their first playoff birth in 33 years. Quinn talked about Jayden Daniels ability to play in the big moments and make big plays. The team has been viewed as underdogs throughout the playoffs, but that’s not how they view themselves, and Quinn admits it pissed him off when people were looking past them. To win at this level, it takes...
A film session breaking down Jayden Daniels performance and Kliff Kingsbury’s scheme against the Detroit Lions
Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury was well-prepared ahead of Washington’s divisional-round matchup against the Detroit Lions and executed his game plan nearly to perfection. While Kingsbury led the way schematically, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels led the way on the field.
Daniels was 22 for 31 for 299 yards, two touchdowns, and no turnovers. He accounted for 87 percent of the offensive production against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; against the Lions, he accounted for 73 percent. While not as high as his game against Tampa,...
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The Commanders have used no-huddle all season but right off the bat, the Lions were huddling and because of that, were lining up late. There was even a play when corner Terrion Arnold almost didn’t see a receiver lined up outside of him until the last second. That can’t happen. Glenn likely had some complicated blitz calls that he felt...
All studs edition
A week after Jayden Daniels carried the Commanders to a last second victory over the Tampa Buccaneers, the team pulled together to produce a stunning upset of the #1 seed Lions, on the road in Detroit. Rather than a nail biter, this week’s game was a decisive 45-31 victory, fueled by a resurgent running game and 5 takeaways by the defense, in addition to the stellar play of the PWFA Rookie of the Year at quarterback.
The real key to the Commanders’ signature win was something that doesn’t show up on the stat sheet: belief. This is...
Several players have elevated their game since the postseason started, and it has paid off with a potential bid to the Super Bowl
Washington has made it to the final four of the NFL season, with a Super Bid on the line this weekend against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Commanders have undoubtedly shocked the NFL with the turnaround that Head Coach Dan Quinn accomplished with his team. It has been an exciting season, and Washington does not get into the position they are without key players not elevating their game even more in the playoffs. Receivers Dyami Brown and Terry...
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Poll questions!!
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Washington Commanders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
Today’s poll questions cover just two topics.
Our first question asks for your prediction of the outcome of Sunday’s game against the Eagles with respect to the 6.5-point spread, while the second question asks about the over/under for the NFC Championship game.
Results will be published Sunday morning, before the game.
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Debate if you must, but there’s a strong argument that the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft is already the NFC’s top quarterback amid a rookie season that is the best of the Super Bowl era.
That statement might not sync with Jayden Daniels’ uneven one-touchdown pass performance in the 26-18 loss at Philadelphia...
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Let’s watch some championship football!
Tonight is the National Championship Game featuring the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs the Ohio State Buckeyes. This is the conclusion of the first College Football Playoff, and should be a great game. Notre Dame started the playoff as the No. 7 seed, and they defeated Indiana, Georgia, and Penn State to earn their spot in the championship game. Ohio State was the No. 8 seed, and went through Tennessee, Oregon, and Texas for their ticket to the big game.
Who: Ohio State Buckeyes (13-2; No. 8 seed) vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish (14-1; No....
Playoff wins!
The Washington Commanders defeated the Detroit Lions 45-31 on Saturday night, and Jayden Daniels shined under the bright lights at Ford Field. The rookie QB showed why he is one of the best rookies of all time, leading his team to the NFC Championship in his first season. Daniels was 22/31 for 299 yards and TDs with another 51 yards on the ground. Jayden gets a new bobblehead from FOCO for his inspired game, and season, a new NFL Playoffs Rookie Record Bighead.
Jayden Daniels was amazing again on Saturday night, but he had some help from a...